The lack of unity among Christians is lamentable. But the divisions are oftentimes real and over genuine differences of interpretation and understanding. These cannot be papered over or wished away. But neither can we simply stay isolated, one from the other.It seems there are three ways to approach ecumenism: the nice approach, the eschatological approach, and the co-belligerency approach.1. The nice approachThe first is to look at the differences between ourselves and dismiss … [Read more...]

In our culture today, to believe in -- much less confess and defend -- absolutes is deemed arrogant. To insist that something is one way and not another provokes charges of egotism, presumption, and superiority. That's tricky for Christians because we absolutely believe in absolutes. … [Read more...]